Researchers who study the role of art in climate change communication found that it helps engage people, and sometimes even changes their point of view.
During the recent global climate change marches and strikes, many people have been carrying creative signs and placards to get their message across. Some even dressed up in costumes, danced, sang or played instruments.
After analysing questionnaires that people had answered about the artworks that were on display at the meeting, they categorized the pieces into different groups. One group, the “awesome solution”, included works that conveyed a hopeful message, showing solutions to environmental problems. These were the pieces that were most effective in changing visitors’ viewpoints.
Another very simple piece of climate change art that has popped up at some of the many climate marches and protests in the past year is theof Extinction Rebellion. The logo is easy to reproduce, and freely available to use for non-commercial purposes, so anyone can display it on their own banners, bags and shirts. It also adds an element of engagement to the art by allowing people to participate in printing or painting their own materials.
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